What You Need To Know

The Line-Up

With its enormous success last year, it’s only fitting that our good friends at Hot Dub Wine Machine return for yet another year of action-packed wine-ing. Top notch entertainment will grace the stages surrounded by lush grapevines while our favourite local food vendors will be showcasing all the very best produce from around the state.

As always, keeping the crowd jumping throughout the day, the master of ceremonies will be the one and only Hot Dub Time Machine, who will be bringing their mind-bending and outrageous stage antics to the wine fans of Perth. Following this, dance-royalty The Presets will be offering their high voltage live show to the main stage, throwing down all the latest tracks from their recent album release – Hi Viz.

Other headliners include; the nicest guy in dance music – Hayden James with his incredible brand of popular house music, and the country’s must-see for 2019 – Confidence Man who no doubt will have those wine-enthusiasts dancing their pinots away in a flash with their recent Triple J Hit – ‘Last Night’ from their highly acclaimed debut EP Self Sabotage. We also can’t forget Kinder, with their dreamy disc-house and our one and only host, Alex “Rat Dog” Dyson.

Wow!

The Location

With its success in the previous years, Oakover Grounds will once again set the stage for Hot Dub Wine Machine on 30 March 2019. Complete with food, wine, beer, markets and picnic-ing, Oakover is a 165-year-old winery that lies in the beating heart of the Swan Valley. An impressive vineyard laced with picturesque vines and an expansive paddock will provide all the perfect insta-moments for both you and your fellow wine-pals.

Getting There

Getting to the Swan Valley at the best of times is always tricky business. It’s always a challenge locking down a reliable driver who can take you to and from the wineries. With last years Uber surcharges skyrocketing after the festival finished, it’s always a wise idea to organise your transport before the day. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the organisers from Hot Dub Wine Machine to offer shuttle services to and from the Oakover Grounds. We’ve got six bus services on offer this year, leaving from East Perth Station and Stirling Street Station.

The best part? All buses depart from the event back to the same location at the end of the night from 10pm. Details Below:

Bus Services

East Perth Train Station Carpark 12:30pm

East Perth Train Station Carpark 12:30pm

East Perth Train Station Carpark 3:30pm

Stirling Train Station Northern Car Park 12.30pm

Stirling Train Station Northern Car Park 2pm

Stirling Train Station Northern Car Park 3.30pm

The cost is only $25! You can lock away transport on the Hot Dub Wine Machine website when purchasing your ticket to the event. Simply add it to your cart during check-out and you’re sorted.

Once you have your bus tickets, make sure you look out for the Horizons West bus that will be waiting for you at the designated pick up area!

Private Bus Services

If you want to start the party earlier with all your friends under one roof, we can also organise a private bus service to and from Oakover Grounds. Simply head to our website and drop us an enquiry with how many passengers you’re after and our dedicated sales team will be in touch!

Ok, how do I get tickets?

Presale, first and second ticket releases have already sold out! But there is still a third release general admission up for grabs at a very affordable $79. VIP packages are also value for money sitting at $139. Head to the event website to secure your spot, plus your transport to and from the event!

Stay Connected

For the social ones, make sure you make yourself known during the festival 🙂
Instagram: @wine_machine
Hashtags: #winemachine #bestchardyever

More Questions?

Head to the Hot Dub Wine Machine FAQ’s page for all the Q&A’s you’ll need.

It’s time to escape the big smoke and head out to the Swan Valley to un-wined at a get-together in the grapevines with food, wine, beer, markets, picnic-ing, and some of Australia’s best talent. This festival is certainly our pick of the bunch in 2019 and it’s sure to turn it on when it arrives in Perth on 30 March 2019.

Summer is just around the corner which means that it’s time to get the family together, pack your sandals and surfboards and head to the coast. To help you get to the beach and shops this summer, we have teamed up once again with our good friends at the Town of Cambridge to bring you the TOC Summer Bus.

The Town of Cambridge Summer Shuttle Bus is designed for the whole community! Whether you are heading to Floreat Library for some much deserved R&R or hitting the skate park with the kids, there is a stop for everyone!

What You Need To Know

When will the Bus Run?

The TOC Bus service will run from 9 am to 4 pm, seven days a week (except Christmas Day) from 14 December 2018 to 26 January 2019 and best of all its free!

What’s the Bus Route?

You can find a map of the bus route on the image below. Alternatively, we have made a custom Google Map too which you can use at any time to help you find the closest bus stop to you.

How Often Does The Service Run?

As this is a hail and ride service, times are approximate and may differ slightly depending on how many people board the bus.

There are 5 minutes stopping times at Floreat Beach each loop of the service to ensure it starts at the beginning on the hour (and can collect all the returning beachgoers).

The 12 pm service will stop at Floreat Beach for 30 minutes and commence again at 1.07pm (just so our driver can have a quick break).

Is it free?

Absolutely! You can take your friends and family on board for free.

What Do I Need To Look Out For?

The bus to look out for will be a Horizon’s West vehicle wrapped with the Town of Cambridge branding. You won’t be able to miss its bright colours. Our bus drivers will do their best to spot you along the journey. Just make sure you hail the bus so they know to stop 🙂

Ohh, and finally, if you take the TOC Summer Bus to be sure to enter the Selfie competition.

SNAP
Hop on the TOC Summer Bus and take a fun selfie.

SHARE
Share your selfie on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using the hashtags #TOCSummerBus and #TownofCambridge.

Prizes will be determined closer to the date!

We are really excited to bring this initiative back to the community for the second year. We hope you take advantage of the service. See you at the beach!

If you are a local council or company interested in using Horizons West for your next event, you can contact us and we’ll be happy to arrange a chat about how we can help you!

Horizons West is always proud of the work we do with the local Perth school community. Helping our local schools is a key area of focus for our brand. This means making sure our Perth school students arrive at their excursions, swimming lessons and athletics carnivals both safely and on time.

This month saw us take a slightly different approach by lending a helping hand to the principals that support our state’s students and lead our education system. We worked closely with The Western Australian Primary Principals’ Association (WAPPA) to help transport their delegates and principals all across Perth.

Who Are The Western Australian Primary Principals’ Association (WAPPA)?

The Western Australian Primary Principals’ Association (WAPPA) is a member-based, not-for-profit Incorporated Association. WAPPA holds over 1,100 members which include principals from all facets of the Western Australian education community. Each year these delegates come together to listen to guest speakers, visit schools and participate in interactive workshops over a 3 day period.

What Was The Purpose of The 2018 Conference?

This year marked an important launch of a new campaign, Thrive With 5, that is intended to filter down into Perth schools in the near future. This campaign aims at improving the readiness of children for learning every day. The speeches from various delegates focused on five key ways that give children a great opportunity to do well in learning; Play, Talk, Read, Eat Well and Sleep. The conference was an introduction to how implementing and promoting these integral five ways can greatly improve students’ learning and well-being in the education setting. This is an initiative the team at Horizons West think would really benefit the students of Perth.

How did Horizons West Help?

This year saw over 750 Primary School leaders attend. This was a huge undertaking for our team who were both a sponsor of the event but also the main transport providers. Over the 3 day period we were responsible for all transport to the following locations:

Metro School Visits: multiple half day visits for a variety of principals. This gave them the opportunity to meet other teachers and learn how other schools were undertaking their learning.

Networking/ Post Event: St Mary Cathedral for a service followed and bars/ restaurants within the Perth CBD.

We received some great feedback after the event from the APPA Events team:

“We would like to thank Horizon West for their professionalism and efficiency of all of your staff, the friendliness of all the drivers, perfect punctuality and quality standards of the coaches made the event run super smoothly.”

We were really proud of our work, especially the drivers who were on hand over the 3 day period.

If you are an association or group looking to organise transport for your attendees, let’s chat. Our fleet ranges in size and can cater for any number of passengers.

The team at Horizons West are proud to announce the further expansion of our growing industry alliances. We have recently teamed up with Bus Corp Oceania (BCO) to assist distributing their bus line models and provide new customers on the west coast with a dedicated sales and support team for everything from maintenance and warranty management to sales support and repairs.

As the first dealer and service agent to form an alliance with Bus Corp Oceania in Western Australia we are excited with where the future can take us.

What can the new Higer H7 Model Offer?

With its powerful and economical Cummins engine paired with the Allison automatic transmission and sturdy design, the Higer H7 has been a popular addition to the Australian market.

BCO General Manager Jason Pecotic said in a recent press release that the “return of the Higer brand is the answer to a strong market demand for a well priced and economical 28 +1 seat bus with a proven driveline and credentials for a range of operations”.

What Does This Partnership Mean For Customers?

A Locally Based Repairs & Maintenance Workshop

As a bus company that includes a huge fleet of vehicles of all shapes and sizes, we know the difficulties in sourcing, maintaining and replacing parts.

If you are a current customer of ours you can now use us as your dedicated maintenance agent. This means you can now significantly lower turnaround times for repairs and searching for parts – keeping your vehicle out on the road for longer. Say goodbye to ordering your parts from overseas and waiting for weeks for the part to arrive. You can simply talk to us who can slot you into our workshop where we’ll take care of the rest.

When it’s time for your vehicle to have a break in our workshop, our team or mechanics know how to return it to tip-top shape. We can help with the following:

Diagnostics:

Overall vehicle performance

ABS breaks

Engine performance

Alignment

Tyres and wheels

Exhaust

Steering and suspension

Drive systems

Accidental repairs – we can turn an unfortunate incident back into an operational asset in no time.

Ordering and installing new parts.

A Sales Team To Help You Make The Right Choice

If you are a new customer considering purchasing a new Higer H7, Optare or other models, we can also help you compare the market. Here are just a few things that need to be considered when assessing your needs for a new vehicle.

The list is pretty extensive, we know. That’s where we come in to help you with all of the above and ensure that the vehicle you pick really matches your needs.

Whether you are on the hunt for a new vehicle and need help with selecting the best one or you currently own a vehicle that needs some solid TLC, our Welshpool premises can provide a locally based solution.

We are excited to see where this new partnership with Bus Corp Oceania takes us.

We know the costs of buying and running a vehicle is generally out of reach for those studying. That’s why we teamed up with Curtin University three years ago to offer the Curtin University CAB Service. A free shuttle service that connects the community between the Bentley Campus, Technology Park and surrounding suburbs – Bentley, Waterford, Victoria Park and South Perth. A service that allows staff, students and the general public access to free transport.

Curtin CABS Service – What You Need To Know

The Curtin Access Bus Service (CABS) is a free shuttle bus which operates Monday to Friday during normal Semester weeks only. Buses can be hailed at any point along their designated route. For those using the Bentley CABS route, there are also additional services that operate during peak hours.

What are the bus routes and timetables?

There are five bus routes with the earliest service commencing at 7am and the last run departing at 10.30pm (perfect for those late night study owls and evening tutorials).

You can find each timetable and bus route below. Simply download the timetables to your device for later and you’re ready to go.

Can I Track the Location of the bus?

Absolutely, we know how precious your time is as a student and the last thing we want is for you to be standing out in the rain waiting for the bus. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Edeo so you can keep track of our bus. Simply download the app from the Google or iTunes store, plug in your campus and you’re on your way.

With a commitment to continue to build relationships with institutions such as Curtin University, the team at Horizons West are excited to see what the future holds and how we can connect the community further across other regions of Perth.

At Horizons West, we support grassroots campaigns and help support local schools fundraise vital funds for their programs. Why do we do this? Because each and every day our drivers are on the road meeting people from all walks of life. From schools to age care, our team have really got to know the community around Perth and what it needs to continue to grow.

Every year, we focus our attention on an area of fundraising to help different members of the community. This year saw our schools receive donations from our owners. We are proud to have helped a student from St Norbert College travel to the Kimberley to assist the local community and also prizes that were auctioned at the Methodist Ladies College Annual Gala Fundraising Evening

Details are below!

St Norbert College Kununurra Community Fundraising

For the past 17 years, St Norbert College has offered their students the chance to actively service rural Western Australia through assisting local primary schools, working in elderly hostels or volunteering in the community art centre. Following their return, each participant spends time reflecting on their experiences and documenting their observations that are then passed onto the student cohort for discussion.

In order to make this initiative a reality, St Norbert College requires fundraising assistance. Being a valued transport provider to the school for years, we thought it would be a great opportunity to donate $2,700 to the school which will mean that one of the six nominated year 11 students can travel to Kununurra in our State’s Kimberley region this September. We are looking forward to hearing all about their experience later in the year when the group returns!

Methodist Ladies College Gala Fundraising Night

Having provided transport solutions to Methodist Ladies College for a number of years now has meant that we have really got to know the extra-curricular programs this school offers their students. However, with anything extra-curricular, money is needed to fund the programs.

So to help these programs along, Methodist Ladies College has been running the Annual Gala Fundraising Night for a number of years now. The night offers members of the community a chance to gather, where items and experiences are auctioned to the highest bidder, with all proceeds going back into the school. This year the team at Horizons West contributed four (4) x tickets in the exclusive Bank West Club at Optus Stadium to the Fremantle Dockers versus Port Adelaide game on Sunday 15th July 2018.

On top of access to the game and seats with an exceptional view-point, the winning bidder also received four (4) x Bankwest Club cards each with $75.00 to spend on food and/or drinks.

After the night finished up, we touched base with the admin team at Methodist Ladies College who reported that their preliminary calculations showed a fundraising figure in excess of $170,000. An amazing result that we were chuffed to be a part of!

We are always open to finding more ways that we can help the community and school kids around the Perth Region. Feel free to contact us and we’ll be more than happy to chat about your initiatives.

Last week, Qatar Airways announced that they will be servicing Perth passengers with their latest A380 fleet. A monumental decision that means Perth will now be graced with the largest passenger plane on the planet. The A380 service to Doha will be configured with 8 first, 48 business and 461 economy seats for a total of 517 seats, representing a 44 percent lift in capacity for Qatar Airways to Perth.

The rise in seating capacity will mean that there are more opportunities to experience business and first class and with Europe being even more accessible with perfect connections through to key European cities such as Paris and London, now is the perfect time to secure a spot onboard. The best part? Economy passengers will receive an extra 2cm in legroom and almost 4cm more seat width.

Perth Airport CEO Kevin Brown says Qatar’s decision to use the new generation A380 will see its capacity surge by almost 45 percent.

“This decision is more great news for Perth Airport and for the local tourism industry,” Mr Brown said.”

“From May of next year, this will add almost 109,000 additional seats to the route with more than 7,000 passengers travelling between Doha and Perth every week.”

“This is an extraordinary opportunity to bring more international tourists to our capital city and our State.”

With the arrival of the new fleet, we are proud to announce that we have partnered with Qatar Airways to be the official transport partner, transporting the cabin crew in style to and from their hotels across Perth. We’ll be on board to make sure their crew arrive at the airport on time to prepare the plane for departure.

Qatar Airways A380 Flight Schedule

Qatar Airways will be operating a daily service:

QR900 Doha to Perth departing 2:00AM arriving 6:25PM

QR901 Perth to Doha departing 11:05PM arriving 5:45AM (+1 day)

Experience The Cabin For Yourself

A fly-through of the new aircraft is below, taking you step by step through all cabins, powder rooms and bar areas.

Supporting Qatar Airways is a great achievement for Horizons West and we can’t wait to secure more arrangements with other major airlines in the future.

If you are a small group or large organisation looking to secure airport transfers, we can make it happen. Our fleet of buses and dedicated drivers can help you get to the airport on time, saving you money on multiple taxis. Request a quote below or call us on 93518980 to secure your transport.

Deciding to throw one final party for the festival season, our good friends at Pineapple Club are back for one more celebration before the winter months set in. The legends behind the Closing Party at Perth’s highly successful Ice Cream Factory – The Pineapple Club Finale is set to be a showdown not to be missed. Held this year at Houghtons Winery in the heart of the Swan Valley – three uniquely designed stages will showcase a raft of international and local talent. To keep you well hydrated and full a variety of pop up bars and food trucks will also dotted around the venue and a silent disco will be on offer.

As official partners of the event, we’re on board to help you get to and from the venue in no time. Below are all the details you’ll need for the day.

Where?

When?

Saturday April 28th, 3pm – 10pm

Who’s Playing at Pineapple Club?

Three stages will showcase a bunch of fresh local and international talent. Headlining this year are Dylan iS, Will Slade and YUNG SLY – three top up and coming techno maestros from Perth. Set times are below!

Where do I buy tickets?

Tickets to the Pineapple Club Finale can be purchased from the official Megatix website. First release General Admin tickets start from just $40. For those feeling extra fancy, you can also add additional food platters and cheese boards, too. Look out for them at the checkout.

How do I get there?

As most festivals in the Swan Valley go, getting to and from the venue can be tricky business. Half the time uber surcharges are through the roof which means that you’re usually stuck waiting in a taxi line. To help you get back to Perth City in the nick of time we’ve teamed up with Pineapple Club to offer shuttle buses. Your options are below!
Jump on a shared bus
If you’re on the hunt for a seat on a shared bus with other festival goers we’ve put on a shuttle service to get you to and from Pineapple Club. Your options are below.

Hire your own bus

For those that have a large number of mates who all want to go on the same bus together, we are also offering full bus hire. Fill out the form below and you are on your way to securing a private bus for you and your friends.

NOTE: if you choose to hire a private bus, you’re open to selecting your own pickup time. Just let us know when your pre-drinks are finishing up and we’ll be there to take you to Houghtons Winery.

For those that don’t know, over the summer period, we teamed up with theTown of Cambridge (TOC) to present the first ever Summer Shuttle Bus service!

We wanted to bring a community focus to the service giving the people of Perth free transport to and from Floreat and City Beach, where anyone could jump on and off the bus as they pleased. Looping and winding its way through some of Perth’s top attractions such as Perry Lakes, Empire Village, Wembley Golf Course and Lake Monger, we had over 1,700 people board the Free Shuttle Bus, with the majority on their way to the coast for a much-deserved break from the heat.

Not only did we want to offer a free service for the people of Perth, but we also wanted to get behind the Town of Cambridge mission to reduce parking congestion in and around City Beach by offering a sustainable method of public transport as an alternative to getting in the car.

We serviced the route throughout the Town of Cambridge from 9am to 4:30pm, seven days a week, including public holidays but excluding Christmas Day.

Getting on the bus was easy as people could wave to signal that they wanted to jump on from any Transperth or TOC bus stop along the way. With our trained and qualified driver on board, we kept safety as our top priority and the shuttle bus itself was low to the ground, which was perfect for larger families and seniors!

We also wanted to introduce our new technology into the mix with our Where’s My Bus App.This allowed passengers the ability to track the shuttle bus using Google Maps and more importantly, find out on the fly, how long until they could expect the bus to arrive. The feedback from offering a digital, live update was fantastic amongst the passengers that joined us on board.

To help promote the TOC Summer Shuttle Bus service, the Town of Cambridge offered a snap, share and win competition where the lucky passenger scored free movie tickets, pool passes and mini golf. All they had to do was snap a selfie on board, tag #TOCSummerBus and they were in the draw! Some of our favourites are below.

We want to thank the Town of Cambridge and all the people that got involved in the initiative. Without the passengers this service would not be possible!

If you missed jumping on board the free TOC Shuttle Bus this summer, not to worry, we’ll be working hard to reintroduce the service next year. In the meantime check out our school bus shuttle bus.